The mushroom hunting season will soon be in full swing as those spring temperatures start to warm things up and make mushroom growing conditions ideal.

Department of Natural Resources Conservation Police Capt. John Williamson reminds that there is often an overlap between the turkey hunting season and the mushroom hunting season. At Clinton Lake, they have specific rules for those who will be out for both.

Capt. Williamson anticipates the mushroom hunting season coming a little sooner this year with the warmer spring we've experienced but he notes it is all about the conditions being right for the mushrooms to grow.

Turkey hunting season opens on April 16 statewide. Capt. Williamson points those wanting more information on mushroom hunting or turkey hunting in aIllinois to visit dnr.illinois.gov for more.